BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc
L22 SCSMOT history
L22 SCS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,433 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 128,433 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,975 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 SCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 SCS was last recorded at 128,433 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,433 miles · 6 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,975 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,433 miles
- 2024 – 127,264 miles
- 2023 – 125,763 miles
- 2022 – 123,991 miles
- 2021 – 122,423 miles
- 2020 – 119,654 miles
- 2019 – 114,990 miles
- 2018 – 108,325 miles
- 2017 – 104,389 miles
- 2016 – 102,894 miles
- 2015 – 98,789 miles
- 2014 – 84,377 miles
- 2013 – 69,786 miles
- 2012 – 58,206 miles
- 2011 – 52,516 miles
- 2010 – 44,725 miles
- 2009 – 33,872 miles
- 2008 – 25,907 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,433 miles
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Under covers obscuring some components
Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024
Engine covers obscuring some components
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,433 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 128,433 miles
- Test number
- 495310368911
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components.
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components.
Fail128,433 miles (+1,169)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,433 miles
- Test number
- 530689076958
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine overheating. (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components.
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components.
Pass127,264 miles (+1,501)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 127,264 miles
- Test number
- 125807760769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components
Pass125,763 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 125,763 miles
- Test number
- 993525576487
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components
Fail125,763 miles (+1,772)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,763 miles
- Test number
- 983407004540
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components
Pass123,991 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 123,991 miles
- Test number
- 143088614816
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components
Fail123,991 miles (+1,568)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,991 miles
- Test number
- 137470859941
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components
Pass122,423 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 122,423 miles
- Test number
- 921486311191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to customers personal effects in rear of vehicle
Fail122,423 miles (+2,769)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,423 miles
- Test number
- 163182871579
- DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts cables insecure o/s/r (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to customers personal effects in rear of vehicle
Pass119,654 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 119,654 miles
- Test number
- 338742745849
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components
Fail119,654 miles (+4,664)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,654 miles
- Test number
- 955108422846
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components
Pass114,990 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 114,990 miles
- Test number
- 526698244969
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components
Fail114,990 miles (+6,665)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,990 miles
- Test number
- 841707985179
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components
Pass108,325 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 108,325 miles
- Test number
- 790842649812
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components
Fail108,325 miles (+3,936)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,325 miles
- Test number
- 304447103909
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components
Pass104,389 miles (+1,495)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 104,389 miles
- Test number
- 329750544076
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass102,894 miles (+4,105)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 102,894 miles
- Test number
- 197525893816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,789 miles (+14,412)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 98,789 miles
- Test number
- 889700085162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteCentre brake light inoperative.
Fail84,377 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,377 miles
- Test number
- 175174274143
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass84,377 miles (+14,591)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 84,377 miles
- Test number
- 439394774170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass69,786 miles (+11,580)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 69,786 miles
- Test number
- 909345383163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass58,206 miles (+5,690)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 58,206 miles
- Test number
- 436967972162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,516 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 52,516 miles
- Test number
- 197554821273
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail52,516 miles (+7,791)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,516 miles
- Test number
- 708514221288
- FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass44,725 miles (+10,853)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 44,725 miles
- Test number
- 542293540217
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass33,872 miles (+7,965)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 33,872 miles
- Test number
- 121227239249
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate
Pass25,907 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 25,907 miles
- Test number
- 872784658221
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L22 SCS
- Does L22 SCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 SCS is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L22 SCS?
- The MOT on L22 SCS is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L22 SCS done?
- L22 SCS was recorded at 128,433 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,975 miles a year.
- Has L22 SCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 SCS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L22 SCS ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L22 SCS find?
- L22 SCS passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: engine covers obscuring some components.; under covers obscuring some components..
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